Dusting your blinds and shades is probably chore that you don't often check off your list. But it really only takes 30 minutes a month to clear your conscience — and your view. Here's how to keep all kinds of window treatments looking their best. (Just one caveat: For shades in delicate fabrics like silk, contact the retailer or manufacturer. Some should be professionally cleaned.)1. Honeycombs (cellular shades) These insulating window treatments are a hot pick for their energy efficiency, but they have a secret cleaning advantage, too. "Honeycombs are so easy to clean. Just use the dusting tool on your vacuum," says Carolyn Forte, the director of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute Home Appliance and Cleaning Products department. "Give them a once-over on low suction, and you're done." After dusting, most stains can be lightly blotted with a sponge, lukewarm water, and mild dish detergent.2. When you buy Romans — whether they're flat, pleated, or draped with swags — clean as our experts do.

Use your vacuum's soft dusting brush attachment on low suction, or gently go over the shades with a handheld vac fitted with the brush attachment. If necessary, spot-clean any stains with a cloth dipped in mild suds. rinse and blot dry.3. Trendy translucent window shadings (which you can adjust to diffuse the light) look delicate but are fashioned from sturdy, knitted polyester. Vacuum with the brush attachment on the lowest suction setting.RELATED: 10 Things You're Forgetting to Clean »4. The classic roller shade now comes in a wide range of fabrics and textures. All most need is a light once-over with your vacuum's soft brush tool and maybe a little spot cleaning. To clean classic vinyl roller shades, use a well-wrung cloth or sponge dipped in a solution of mild dishwashing detergent and lukewarm water and wipe the shade in sections. Start at the bottom, and continue working (washing and rinsing) upward until the entire shade is clean. Leave the shade fully extended to dry.You can also give really dingy vinyl shades a bath.

Cover them in warm water in the bathtub and add several squirts of mild dishwashing soap. zante curtains goldUsing a soft brush, clean the shades on both sides. khandelwal curtains vadodaraRinse, allow to air-dry, and re-hang.5. ikea wilma white curtains Dust these with a hand-held vacuum brush on a low setting and spot-treat dirty areas with lukewarm water and a mild dish detergent. sedar curtains omanDab, don't rub, the fabric.6. ready made curtains midrand Durable panels for large doors or windows are low-maintenance — glide your vacuum dust-brush tool over the panels to keep them fresh.7. thermal blackout curtains roberta

Wood and faux wood blindsroc lon blackout drapery liner white Treat these blinds like wood furniture. Dust with a soft, clean cloth, chemically treated dust cloth, or dusting glove. Lower the blind to full length, tilt the slats to an almost closed position, hold the bottom rail, and dust. Then reverse the slats and repeat. You can also dampen (don't saturate) a microfiber cloth with warm water and wipe the slats to get rid of stubborn dirt. Then, open the slats and allow to air-dry.NEXT: Win the Battle Against Mildew »Curtains White Timber Venetian Blinds Western Red Cedar 80cm Blind Cafe Curtains Rolls Curtain Fabric Lace Crossover Curtains Pvc Venetian Blinds Curtain Rod Brackets Continuous Curtaining Shutters White Aluminum Used Curtains For Sale Roomaker Blinds 1 - 25 of 6,706 ads within Curtains & Blinds Curtains White Timber Venetian Blinds Western Red Cedar 80cm Blind Cafe Curtains Rolls Curtain Fabric Lace Crossover Curtains Pvc Venetian Blinds Curtain Rod Brackets Continuous Curtaining Shutters White Aluminum Used Curtains For Sale Roomaker Blinds

Want some simple do-it-yourself photo equipment? Want some cheap and simple do-it-yourself photo equipment? Check out the IKEA store near you. In addition to being affordable options for home items, a number of IKEA products can also be repurposed for your next photo shoot. French photography website Shootr.fr recently published the above 2.5-minute video that shares 6 different hacks you can do with IKEA items. Here’s a quick rundown of the different products mentioned (you can find examples of results in the video above):#1: SCHOTTIS, the $3 Diffuser The SCHOTTIS pleated shade becomes a great diffuser when your flash is placed on one side and your model is on the other. #2: GLASHOLM, the $35 Product Photo Surface The GLASHOLM glass table top is a fantastic reflective surface to shoot product photos on. #3: SNUDDA, the $8 Product Rotator The SNUDDA lazy susan is a simple way to rotate your product in videos. #4: BLANDA BLANK, the $7 Beauty Dish

With some hacking, the BLANDA BLANK stainless steel dish can be turned into a cheap yet solid beauty dish for portraits. #5: TUPPLUR, the $15 Photo Backdrop The TUPPLUR roller blind can make for a simple yet beautiful backdrop for your portraits. #6: DRÖNA, the $6 Laptop Sunshade Place your laptop in a DRÖNA box if you’d like to block out sun while outdoors. To check out the video on how to use these visit the the link below! Aluminium & Timber Venetian BlindsVenetian blinds are easy to install and allow you to open and close the blades to any position, giving you perfect control over light and privacy.   Our blinds are available in many fashionable colours and finishes including our “child safe” wand control option. Timber blinds add richness and charm to living areas, dining rooms, bedrooms and family rooms. We have timber or timber-look blinds to suit any purpose in the home. Our timber range includes timber style, polystyrene and jarrah image.